International Relations/Peace and Conflict Studies
Master
In Brisbane (Australia)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Brisbane (Australia)
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Duration
2 Years
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Credits
32
Why study the Master of International Relations/Peace and Conflict StudiesThe Master of International Relations (MIR) is a coursework program aimed at developing conceptual and empirical understanding and skill sets in research and knowledge in the IR field. The MIR builds on a core set of four courses covering the main elements of IR. Students will also be able to focus on a range of elective options covering fields such as IR of the Asian Pacific, Law and International Politics, Security and Statecraft, and Globalisation and Development. A research dissertation option is also available. The Master in Peace and Conflict Studies (MPaCS) is a coursework program aimed at developing conceptual and empirical understanding and skill sets in research and knowledge development in the field of peace and conflict. Students will gain an advanced understanding of how conflicts emerge and how they can be managed and solved in a nonviolent manner. Topics covered span from the local to the global and include issues such as peace-building, conflict resolution and prevention, mediation, nonviolence, gender and security as well as peace and development.
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Entry requirementsApplicants must meet the entry requirements for both programs to be admitted to the dual degree.See below for details:IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of International Relations/Peace and Conflict Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa .The Australian Government has simplified the visa...
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Subjects
- International
- International Relations
- Conflict
Course programme
Program structure
The Master of International Relations/Peace and Conflict Studies is made up of two course lists:
Course list for the Master of International Relations Course list for the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester.
The Master of International Relations/Peace and Conflict Studies has a single set of Program Rules, which explain what is required to complete the dual program. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
If you decide to enrol in a dual program, you can use a Dual Degree Planner to help organise your studies.
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
International Relations/Peace and Conflict Studies